Senior Data Engineer

Strategio Inc.; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategio Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in McLean, VA (Hybrid) to design and optimize data pipelines and support cloud data migration initiatives. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in SQL and Python, as well as a proven ability to work with large datasets. Responsibilities include building ETL pipelines and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data quality and performance. This position offers a chance to tackle complex data challenges in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-focused role.
• Hands-on experience with scalable ETL pipeline design and maintenance.
• Experience with cloud migration initiatives and data warehousing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines supporting structured and unstructured data.
• Develop efficient data solutions using advanced SQL and Python.
• Collaborate with teams to improve data quality and accessibility.

Skills

SQL

Python

ETL pipelines

Data modeling

Data transformation

Data quality

Collaboration

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Senior Data Engineer

Location: McLean, VA – Hybrid

The Opportunity

We’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer who is passionate about building modern data platforms that transform complex data into meaningful insights and business value.

In this role, you will design and optimize scalable data pipelines, support cloud data migration initiatives, and build high-performance data solutions that power analytics, reporting, and enterprise decision-making. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure that data systems are reliable, efficient, and accessible.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges, working with large datasets, and building scalable infrastructure that enables organizations to make smarter decisions.

About You

You’re a senior‑level data engineering professional who knows how to turn complexity into clarity. You bring deep expertise in SQL and Python, and you’ve built scalable ETL pipelines that support analytics, reporting, and business‑critical data operations in enterprise environments.

You’re comfortable working across large and complex datasets, and you understand how to design reliable data solutions that perform well under real‑world demands. You’ve likely supported data warehousing initiatives, contributed to cloud migration projects, and collaborated with cross‑functional teams to improve data quality, accessibility, and platform performance.

As a Strategio Senior Data Engineer, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL pipelines supporting structured and unstructured data
• Develop robust and efficient data solutions using advanced SQL and Python
• Support cloud data migration initiatives, including data mapping, transformation, validation, and optimization
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to improve data quality, accessibility, and performance
• Optimize data pipelines and workflows to ensure reliability, scalability, and efficiency
• Contribute to engineering best practices around data architecture, documentation, testing, and deployment

Core Skills

• Proven experience working as a Data Engineer or in a similar data‑focused engineering role
• Advanced expertise in SQL and Python, with the ability to work across complex datasets and workflows
• Hands‑on experience designing and maintaining ETL pipelines in enterprise environments
• Experience working with data warehousing platforms and large‑scale data processing systems
• Experience supporting analytics and reporting platforms through reliable data infrastructure
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data transformation, and pipeline optimization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams

Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Familiarity with data orchestration or pipeline automation tools
• Experience in regulated industries such as financial services
• Exposure to data governance, metadata management, or data quality frameworks
• Experience mentoring engineers or contributing to engineering standards and best practices

EEO Statement

At Strategio, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We work hard to create a culture of kindness, honesty, and respect, and we are dedicated to creating higher‑performing organizations by addressing the lack of diversity in the workforce. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.